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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.50, 4,327.68 and 1,567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.50, 4,327.68 and 1,567.79 is: 2,353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.50 : 4,327.68 = 1,567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.50/4,327.68 = 1,567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.50x = 4,327.68 × 1,567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.50x = 6,784,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,893.43/2,883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.01

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